Median Earnings (1yr)
$40,155
38th percentile (60th in NY)
Est. Median Debt
$11,562
Est. from national median (20 programs)
Sample Size
18
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Monroe Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Monroe Community College graduates earn $40k, placing them in the 38th percentile of all precision metal working associates programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

Precision Metal Working associates's programs at peer institutions in New York (10 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Monroe Community College$40,155$41,092$11,562*
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred$42,739$48,923$12,000*0.28
SUNY College of Technology at Delhi$39,059$12,000*0.31
National Median$41,504$12,000*0.29
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Precision Metal Working Programs in New York

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
Alfred
$8,862$42,739$12,000
SUNY College of Technology at Delhi
Delhi
$8,710$39,059$12,000

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Monroe Community College, approximately 47% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 15 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.